ACL INJURY

This study looks at a surgery called ACL augmentation for people with a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach helps patients recover better than waiting or doing a full reconstruction. About 30 people a…

This study looks at whether people with an ACL injury can get better with rehabilitation alone, without needing surgery. Researchers will track 400 participants' knee function, symptoms, and how many eventually choose surgery. The goal is to see if a non-surgical approach is a go…

This study tests whether a concentrated bone marrow injection (cBMA) can reduce pain and inflammation in people who develop knee arthritis after a second ACL reconstruction surgery. About 40 adults aged 18 to 55 will receive either cBMA with surgery or surgery alone. Researchers …

This study aims to build a database of normal movement patterns in healthy athletes aged 10 to 65. Researchers will track participants for 12 months to see who gets injured, especially ACL tears. The goal is to better understand injury risk, not to test a treatment.

This study looks at why Hispanic teenagers often wait longer for knee surgery after an injury, which can lead to long-term problems like arthritis. Researchers will interview athletes, families, and coaches to understand the barriers, then design a program to help them get care f…

This study follows 1000 people who have ACL knee surgery to see how their knee functions over time. Participants will be checked before surgery and again at 6 months, 1, 2, and 5 years after, either in person or by phone. The goal is to measure knee stability and quality of life …

This study looks at 12 people who had ACL knee surgery. They will do a special neuromotor training program designed to improve movement and reduce the risk of another injury. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) before and after training to see if the training changes how the …

This study is testing a wearable sensor that measures muscle oxygen levels in high school and college athletes recovering from ACL or hip surgery. The goal is to see if the sensor can give doctors better data to decide when it's safe for athletes to return to sports. About 226 pa…

This small pilot study tests whether walking on a split-belt treadmill (where each leg moves at a different speed) can improve how the knee bears weight after ACL reconstruction. Nine people who had ACL surgery in the past 10 months will be randomly assigned to one of two trainin…

This study looks at whether people with an ACL tear have a weaker soleus muscle (a calf muscle) compared to their uninjured leg and to healthy people. Researchers will test leg strength using a special device and ask participants about knee stability. The goal is to better unders…